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Knoxville News Sentinel-USA TODAY NETWORK All the details. The Third Saturday in October has arrived — it’s time for Tennessee-Alabama once again. The Volunteers have made the trip south down to Tuscaloosa, set to take on the Crimson Tide. They’re looking for their second consecutive win in the series after a dramatic 52-49 win in Knoxville last season. This year’s game … [Read more...] about Tennessee vs. Alabama: How to watch

Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images Tennessee and Alabama’s 2022 clash was a high-flying instant classic that will be talked about for decades. Jalin Hyatt and Hendon Hooker became household names and the Vols were definitely back in the college football landscape. Fast forward one year, and both teams look very different. Sure, both teams still have a lot to play … [Read more...] about Tennessee vs. Alabama: It’s now or never for Joe Milton

Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images The Vols need to be better in this area. Ten penalties, 79 yards. 100 yards rushing on the nose. Those were the key stats from Tennessee’s loss about a month ago to the Florida Gators. It was Tennessee’s only other road test, but it has Vols fans uneasy ahead of a trip down to Tuscaloosa. Multiple unforced errors doomed Tennessee’s … [Read more...] about The single biggest key to Tennessee beating Alabama

Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK Here’s what will determine the game. The Third Saturday in October has arrived. Tennessee will head down to Alabama looking for a second consecutive win over the Crimson Tide on Saturday afternoon. The Volunteers picked up their first win over Alabama since 2006 last season, playing in a 52-49 instant classic. However, … [Read more...] about 8 things to watch for in Tennessee-Alabama

John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Saban went on a rant on his radio show. Nick Saban has talked about playing with ‘an edge’ all week long, and it certainly seems like he’s on edge ahead of Alabama’s matchup against Tennessee on Saturday. Saban, speaking on his weekly radio show, urged Alabama fans to show up and make noise against the Volunteers. On the surface, … [Read more...] about Nick Saban urges Alabama crowd to get loud on Saturday against Tennessee